Romans 8:1 Sadly, many times I’ve felt too dirty or ashamed to come before God. I feel pained by my sin, and weighed down by guilt that whispers I should hide instead of run to Him. Oh my head knows the truth. That when I confess and repent, God is faithful to forgive and remember… Continue reading January 12th – Romans 8:1
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December 10th – John 4:14
John 4:14 At Christmastime, I’m reminded that Jesus isn’t just a baby in a manger. He is the Living Water for my soul, poured out in love for a thirsty world. When life feels dry and my heart feels weary, I come to Him and drink, and suddenly I feel hope rising again. Jesus doesn’t… Continue reading December 10th – John 4:14
September 9th – Hebrews 12:1
Hebrews 12:1 Sin has a way of creeping into our lives like weeds in a garden. They’re small at first, but if left alone they spread and choke out what’s good. We all know how hard it is to run freely when we’re weighed down by guilt, shame, or habits that keep us stuck. That’s… Continue reading September 9th – Hebrews 12:1
May 20th – Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1 Freedom in Christ isn’t just a nice thought. As followers of Jesus, It’s our birthright. Galatians 5:1 says it loud and clear. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” That means we don’t have to live tangled up in guilt, shame, fear, or the approval of others. Jesus didn’t go… Continue reading May 20th – Galatians 5:1
April 16th – Luke 23:33-34
Luke 23:33-34 As Jesus hung on the cross, nails piercing His hands and feet, pain radiating through His body, and insults hurled like stones, He didn’t lash out. Instead, He prayed, “Father, forgive them.” In the middle of unthinkable suffering, He chose mercy. That’s the kind of Savior we have. One whose love runs deeper… Continue reading April 16th – Luke 23:33-34
April 12th – Luke 22:19-20
Luke 22:19-20 He took the bread, broke it, and gave thanks. Then He said, “This is My body, given for you.” For me. For you. Not in theory, but in reality. A bruised, beaten, pierced body that carried the weight of our sin to a rugged cross. And then the cup… “This is My blood,… Continue reading April 12th – Luke 22:19-20
April 7th – John 8:12
John 8:12 Easter reminds me that I don’t have to walk through life blindly, weighed down by fear, confusion, or shame. There was a time when everything felt dark. Like I was stumbling through the unknown, trying to hold it all together. But then Jesus met me in that place. He didn’t remove every hard… Continue reading April 7th – John 8:12
April 4th – Luke 19:10
Luke 19:10 What a beautiful truth it is to know Jesus came for the lost. He didn’t wait for us to find Him, He came looking for us. For me, and for you. Jesus stepped into our brokenness, into our wandering hearts, and said, “You’re worth saving.” His mission was never general or distant, it… Continue reading April 4th – Luke 19:10
April 3rd – John 1:29
John 1:29 Could you imagine standing in that crowd, hearing John announce the arrival of Jesus? Christ wasn’t just another teacher or prophet. He was the sacrifice, the fulfillment of every promise, and the answer to every longing. From the moment sin entered the world, we were separated from God, lost and unable to save… Continue reading April 3rd – John 1:29
August 23rd – Romans 8:38-39
Week 4 - Living In God’s Love (Romans 8:38-39) We often worry about the surety of our salvation, haunted by the lingering effects of sin, guilt, or shame. These doubts can lead us to fear that God might withdraw His love or take away His promise of an eternity spent by His side. But in… Continue reading August 23rd – Romans 8:38-39
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